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AF05 VAE

2005 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,062 mi
Last recorded128,062 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Zafira76,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 128,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 122,398 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 116,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 108,345 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 108,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 101,229 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 94,328 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 87,247 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 80,815 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 80,815 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nail in offside rear tyre.

Pass 2 Jul 2018 72,519 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 72,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 63,576 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin.

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

offside rear light lens damaged.

offside rear outer brake pipe corroding.

Fail 27 Jun 2017 63,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake pads wearing thin.

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

offside rear light lens damaged.

offside rear outer brake pipe corroding.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 54,916 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 54,916 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 48,345 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin.

small chip in windscreen.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 40,599 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 32,173 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 30,273 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 28,377 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 26,297 miles

front brake discs slighty corroded

slight movement to both rear shock absorber top bushes

Pass 19 Jan 2010 25,824 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 21,171 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 16,392 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Zafira?

Based on 8,488,627 MOT tests across 574,092 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
574,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301,897
Brake pipe excessively corroded 199,525
position lamp(s) not working 140,225
coil spring broken 139,807
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 136,825
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AF05 VAE is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 76,124 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Zafira fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301,897 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF05 VAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF05 VAE registered?

AF05 VAE is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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